Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior; Automatic Car Washes - Lexus CT 200h Owner's Manual

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

Automatic car washes

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Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
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washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna and
extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
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harm your vehicle' s paint.
Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes.
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There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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